In 2014, James A. Donahue earned $2.37M in total compensation at Cohu, including $525.00K salary, $627.75K bonus and $1.18M in stock. Most recently acquired 4,918 shares in Jun 2024. Currently holds stock worth $20.33M. Has led Cohu for over 25 years.
Compensation History
Annual executive compensation data for James A. Donahue, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards.
Year
2014
Total Compensation
$2.37M
Salary
$525.00K
Bonus
$627.75K
Other
$37.68K
Salary
$525.00KBoard Justification
The compensation philosophy aims to attract, reward, and retain executive officers while motivating them to achieve corporate goals that enhance stockholder value.
Bonus
$627.75KBoard Justification
Annual cash incentive bonus of 120% of target based on performance measures including sales, non-GAAP contribution margin, and non-GAAP operating income.
Other Compensation
$37.68KBoard Justification
Includes automobile expense allowance and medical insurance premiums paid by Cohu.
Restricted Stock
Board Justification
RSUs granted in 2014 vest at a rate of 25% per year, with the total value based on the grant date fair value.
Performance Metrics
Sales, non-GAAP contribution margin, and non-GAAP operating income.
James A. Donahue
CEO of Cohu
Field of Expertise
Technology & Engineering - Engineering
Sector of Economy
Technology
CEO of Cohu for
25 years 6 months (Jun 2000 - Present)
Previous Experience
Worked in the Company’s semiconductor equipment operations for more than 31 years.
Holdings
Track James A. Donahue's stock holdings and portfolio value over time.
Total Stock Sold
$15.33M
$15.33M
526,475 COHU shares
What if they kept their stock?
If James A. Donahue didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra COHU526,475 shares worth $13.15M.
This is -14.21% and $2.18M less than what they got when they sold the stock.
Insider Trading
James A. Donahue's recent stock transactions, purchases, and sales filed with the SEC.
4,918 shares
COHU
Jun 5, 2024
Received
4,347 shares
COHU
May 10, 2023
Received
5,091 shares
COHU
May 4, 2022
Received
4,001 shares
COHU
May 5, 2021
Received
$1.19M
COHU at $44.69/share
Mar 1, 2021
Sale
$1.71M
COHU at $42.83/share
Feb 25, 2021
Sale
$1.75M
COHU at $43.86/share
Feb 23, 2021
Sale
$1.87M
COHU at $46.77/share
Feb 19, 2021
Sale
$1.89M
COHU at $47.28/share
Feb 17, 2021
Sale
8,532 shares
COHU
May 6, 2020
Received
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